Rainbow Beach Community News April 2018

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April 2018 • Vol 21 • Issue 4

Make Easter a time for fun and friends

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Zali and Hayden Lewis played at the beach with Glen Richardson, in the lead up to the holidays. With our region hosting the three most popular camping grounds in Queensland, when the Easter bunny visits, so will our tourists - with population skyrocketing over the long weekend, and throughout the school holiday break! Find out about Easter fireworks and a fair (page 4) and holiday activities - many free (page 6).

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Sam, Maureen and staff wish everyone a Happy Easter

Editor’s Note

Welcome

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E WISH YOU a wonderful stay in our beautiful towns this Easter holiday.

There’s a page of family-friendly activities for you, plus you’ll find more things to do through the paper, from a sunrise Easter service to a free film, and there’s more in our visitor guide.

I’m looking forward to the school break. By then the nippers season is over and we’ll have a rest from soccer training.

I’m planning plenty of beach time, family time, hopefully books, perhaps a sleep in?

In this issue, you’ll read about Tristan’s progress, day trip ideas and live music, plus see some photos from Clean Up Australia Day, White for a Night and World Day of Prayer.

With ANZAC Day looming, the QCWA are organising a lovely gesture for our troops overseas and you can help, read the article on page 5.

We are so excited to know we’ll see our own Army recruit at her March Out parade this month. Our daughter has been working hard at Kapooka in Wagga Wagga for her Defence Gap Year. It will have been 80 days since we last saw her and we are longing to hug our now 18 year old.

If you are like us and will be on the road these holidays, please take care as we want you all to arrive safely and return home again.

Happy Easter!

Prayers were no good for our bus shelter, see the response from Polleys.

The Mayor updated us on other issues.

I wish we could click our fingers so the beach steps could be fixed and the lookout trees trimmed!

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Tristan Sik is building strength with Dad and Personal Trainer Mark at the Rainbow Beach Gym Image supplied

Prayers Answered

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AST JULY, local boy Tristan Sik was involved in an horrific road accident whilst riding his bike in Rainbow Beach.

He suffered debilitating injuries, placing him in a wheelchair and limiting his ability to eat and communicate.

After the accident, Tristan’s mum Carolyn Elder, created the ‘Pray for Trist’ Facebook page and she has continued to post regular updates and photographs of her son’s recovery.

In recent weeks, it seems the ‘Pray for Trist’ prayers have been answered as Tristan makes remarkable progress in muscle strength, movement and speech development.

“We left Lady Cilento Hospital on December 20th and Trist was still in a limited conscious state, he had no words and limited movement.”

“We were told the goal for the next eight weeks was to maintain muscle movement and his current state, there were no plans or hope for a change in his condition,” Carolyn said.

Since leaving the hospital, Tristan has been working with local physiotherapist Sue Bennett, personal trainers Emillia and Mark at the Rainbow Beach Gym and BJ Parton in the pool, to maintain muscle strength.

Remarkably, rather than just maintaining his strength, Tristan’s progress has steamrolled.

“It’s amazing, Tristan is now able to pull

himself up and is learning to walk again.

“He has almost full function of the right side of his body and Mark, Sue and BJ are working on improving the left side,” said Carolyn.

Carolyn is glowing with pride as she says, “When we returned to the hospital at the end of February, the Director of Rehabilitation told us Tristan had achieved in eight weeks what they would have been hopeful to achieve in eight months.”

In addition to the progress he has made in movement, Tristan is now also able to communicate verbally and respond in sentences.

“He started off saying yes and no and by my birthday, February 14th, we had a major breakthrough, he said Mum,” Carolyn said.

“The next day he said, I love you.”

Tristan’s future is looking bright, he has returned to school one afternoon a week at Victory College in Gympie and he is officially an outpatient at Lady Cilento Hospital.

Tristan will return to hospital in May for Botox Therapy to relax his muscles and assist in the learning-to-walk process.

“Our goal is to have Trist walking more and spending less time in the wheelchair

by Christmas,” Carolyn said.

If you would like to follow Tristan’s progress, donate or assist in fundraising activities, please visit the ‘Pray for Trist’ Facebook page.

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What’s on the

Easter Weekend?

Tin Can Bay Easter Fireworks and Carnival

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T’S ON AGAIN! Coastcare’s annual major fundraising activity, the 2018 Easter Roadside Collection.

Our bucket rattlers and shakers will be out in force along the roadside on Tin Can Bay Road and at the Rainbow Beach turnoff from Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 March.

If you see our collectors, please stop (if safe to do so) and make a donation. Large or small, all donations are gratefully received and help keep our rescue boats on the water, providing our service to the boating public.

We need your assistance today ... you may need ours tomorrow.

Thank you for your support - Safety by All Means.

Easter Sunrise Service

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HE RAINBOW Beach Christian Community invites you to celebrate the Resurrection at the propeller on Sunday April 1, commencing at 5.30am.

The service is followed by free refreshments at Arcobaleno on the Beach, near the Post Office. BYO blanket and torch.

For more information contact Chappy Ronnie on 0413 135 867.

Cooloola Cove Easter Fair

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HE COOLOOLA COVE Residents and Friends Easter Fair is on Saturday March 31 at the Cooloola Community Complex.

The Easter Fair will be bigger and better this year as we have outdoor displays, egg and spoon races, Easter crazy hat/bonnet parade and a local live band will perform during the day.

The Fair will also run a 10 cent Auction where you can purchase books of 25 tickets at $2.50 each and place any number of individual tickets (10 cent bids) into the box associated with each prize.

Each prize will have the lucky winner drawn out of the prize box. Last year we had many great prizes, so the Auction was completed in two sessions with a break in between, this will be the same for 2018.

Our mystery prize is awesome and you receive a free entry with each ticket book sold. Your book tag will be placed into a box to be drawn at the end of the Auction.

For both the Auction and the Mystery Prize, each winner will need to be present to collect their prize.

Find out more, please contact Graham on 0433 062 906.

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UE TO THE New Years Eve storm, the Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce are rerunning their NYE Foreshore Carnival on Easter Saturday, March 3.

The fun will start at midday with music, food, carnival rides, face painting and because it’s Easter, there will also be Easter egg hunts for the kids. It costs just $2 per turn and will be held at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm for all the little chocolate hunters out there.

The C&K Colouring in competition for budding artists is free to enter. Kids must be there on the day to claim their prize Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce are calling all kids to bling your two wheeler and enter the pushbike parade.

Entries cost only $2 and must be in by 3.30pm with judging at 4pm.

Do you have nothing to adorn you peddley with? Don’t despair, YAP will have crepe paper available for Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce members Bianca Hayward and Bec Reibel invite you to this year’s Easter Fireworks and Carnival

free so you can get creative on the day.

New Chamber President Bianca Hayward from Books By Bea said remember the FIREWORKS starts at 9pm, “With a fresh new committee bringing new ideas, the Tin Can Bay Chamber of Commerce is rallying to bring the Cooloola community closer with old fashioned fun. Blending modern amusements with timeless favourites the afternoon will be a blast for young and old.”

Member Bec Reibel said, “I am excited to bring back the community based family fun that I remember growing up.”

As always, entry is FREE.

New Committee at Tin Can Bay RSL

QCWA Sending Our Troops Some Aussie Love for ANZAC Day Veterans

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The incoming committee thanks outgoing President Gerard Braganza and Past President Maureen Costello for their commitment to Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch

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NEW COMMITTEE was elected at the 2018 AGM: President Peter Gilfoyle and Secretary/Deputy President, Christine Carroll.

The sub branch members and volunteers would like to thank all members of the outgoing committee for their tireless work over the last and for some many previous years.

A special mention goes to Maureen Costello who has been a long term volunteer with the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub Branch, actively giving back to the community for 18 years.

Maureen has been a Committee member since 2002 with positions of Secretary and President during this time. She has been a supportive and active coach and mentor to many volunteers, committee members and executive committee members. Maureen has continued to work magnificently over

the past decade ensuring her RSL Sub Branch has been an effective and integral part of the Tin Can Bay community. She will further support the RSL by continuing the position of Secretary for the Wide Bay and Burnett District.

The Tin Can Bay RSL Sub branch is a small though active not-for-profit organisation.

Through the year, many events are held at the Sub Branch, such as ANZAC Day, Vietnam Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Monthly Carers Support Group, Literacy and Numeracy Group, Veterans Week events, Veterans and Community Morning Teas, Trivia nights, Dances and weekly BBQ and raffles on Sundays. All these events are open to the wider community, not just members of the RSL and rely upon the many volunteers to be successful.

To stay up to date with events follow on Facebook/TCB.RSL, or phone 07 5486 4224.

60 AUSTRALIA ARE calling for donations of ‘Aussie comforts’ to send service personnel this ANZAC Day. Care packages can be sent free of charge to our deployed troops, so long as they strictly comply with Australia Post guidelines. All Australia Post outlets will accept the packages however, they must be posted by April 13.

In order to qualify for free postage, care packages must weigh no more than 2kg and should be packaged within a “BX2” sized box, available from Australia Post.

Packages can be sent to either male or female personnel who can be a soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman, just specify which in the first line of the mailing address.

For example, if you wish to send a specific package to a female, change the first line to ‘An Australian Soldier/Sailor/Airman/ Airwoman – Female’.

For generic delivery use the following: An Australian Defence Member ANZAC Day Mail AFPO 60 Australian Defence Force SYDNEY NSW 2890 The recipients are very deserving of our support and are most appreciative of the packages.

Please consider sending a Matilda Poppy for them to wear this ANZAC Day. All profits assist Veterans 360 Australia and APPVA. Go to the Veterans 360 Australia Facebook page for suggested items which include Tim Tams, toiletries, DVD’s, socks, magazines and letters of support.

QCWA Tin Can Bay Branch are coordinating a Care Pack box drive. If you would like to donate a few items, please contact Dawn on 0434 518 836 by April 10.

April 25 – ANZAC Day services Rainbow Beach

Tin Can Bay

A dawn service will commence at 4.15am on April 25th at the Rainbow Beach cenotaph.

After the ceremony, all are welcome to attend the Gunfire Breakfast at the Rainbow Beach Surf Club.

A march through town from the Community Centre block back to the cenotaph will commence at 10.00am.

For more information, contact Joe Casey on 0422 546 042.

The Tin Can Bay Anzac Day dawn service will commence at 5.30am at the stage area beside the Tin Can Bay RSL followed by a Gunfire Breakfast for the community.

A parade will form up and march to the Tin Can Bay ANZAC Memorial Park from 8:30am followed by at Wreath Laying Ceremony.

The Citizen’s ANZAC Day Service will commence at 9:40am, followed by morning tea.

For more information, call 07 5485 4224

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Family fun activities for you these holidays F

ROM ROBOTICS AND LEGO, to casting a line or bringing home a planter box! Look at what is on for the Easter break….

March 31

CCYAP Easter Craft 10am-2pm at the Cooloola Coast Community Complex. In conjunction with the Easter Fair, there’s colouring in and bunny craft.

March 31

CCYAP Bling Your Bike from 12pm-3:30pm at the Easter Fireworks Carnival on the Tin Can Bay foreshore. Get creative with crepe paper and enter the Bike Decorating Competition at the Carnival. Competition fees apply.

April 3

CCYAP Mini Commonweath Games from 9am-11am beside the Tin Can Bay library. Games for all ages that will have everyone running and jumping for joy while burning off some of that Easter chocolate!

April 3

Enjoy free fun pool games 2 - 3pm at the Tin Can Bay Swimming Pool. Beat the heat and join us! Bring swimmers, towel, hat, sunscreen and water bottle.

This is an unsupervised event for 5 - 17 years. All children under the age of 16 must be supervised by 16+ or an adult in line with Pool Policy. Bookings essential at poolgamesattcb.eventbrite.com.au

April 4

Robotics Fun for 5-17 years - come and try Ozobots, Sphero, Cubetto, Codeapillar and Bee-Bot, just for the fun of it. Join us at the Tin Can Bay Library 10.30-11.30am and the Rainbow Beach library at 2-3pm.

April 5

CCYAP Head to Toe from 10am-11am at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. How well does you brain talk to your body? Fun games that involve your heads and shoulders, knees and toes.

Maria Adams caught this excellent summer whiting at a Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Junior Fishing Days - on again April 8 and it is free!

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April 8

The free Sunfish Junior Fishing Day is on again 8am - 1pm, at the Norman Point Picnic Hut, Tin Can Bay for

juniors between 7-15 years of age, hosted by the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club. Sunfish Level 3 three instructors will be available to provide tuition, training and assistance.

You are taught how to tie knots, rig a rod, casting and baiting and then fishing the beach areas. In addition, they are given a new rod and reel, tackle box, and a certificate for attending, and a complimentary morning tea and hearty BBQ lunch is provided to all juniors and parents.

Registration is essential as places are limited: 0437 242 171 or email tcbfishingclub@bigpond.com

April 10

CCYAP Working with Wood from 11am-12pm at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall. Make a mini planter box to take home. Limited places so bookings essential, call Jess 0411 218 254.

April 11

Lego Competition for 5-13 years - bring along your Lego to make a fun creation. Awesome prizes to be won! There will also be some Lego you can borrow. Join us at the Tin Can Bay Library at 10.30-11.30am and the Rainbow Beach library at 2-3pm.

April 12

CCYAP Games and Gaming from 9am-11am at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall. Card, board and computer games galore so bring the family for some interactive fun.

Find out more:

CCYAP - Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project: 0411 218 254 Tin Can Bay Library: 5486 4355 Rainbow Beach Library: 5486 3705

Are you looking for more fun family things to do?

Check out our Visitor Guide and the ads in this newspaper - you could cruise the Sandy Straits, stand up paddle board, kayak with dolphins, learn to surf, dive at Wolf Rock, experience a horse ride on the beach or go on a safari past the Coloured Sands to the lighthouse!

Table Tennis Update

Under the surface - the surprising underwater world of Tin Can Inlet

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AVE YOU EVER wondered what was swimming and crawling below the surface of Tin Can Bay? Join local marine biologist and underwater cameraman, Josh Jensen, for an eye opening underwater view of some of our most popular fishing spots.

The Cooloola Underwater Biodiversity Assessment (CUBA) is an ongoing project

by Cooloola Coastcare investigating our underwater habitats and critters. The first phase explored Norman Point and Searys Ledge, uncovering more than 200 species

of marine life, including 120 different species of fish.

The results and highlights have been edited into a series of short films that will be presented by Josh at several venues in coming months.

Along with interesting wildlife, the study discovered anchors and artificial reefs, some good, some bad, and some ugly! All will be revealed and open to discussion.

In an area where so many people go fishing and so few go underwater to see for themselves, this is a unique opportunity to widen perspectives, maybe bust some myths and, hopefully, help us all catch more fish!

Join us for an entertaining and informative session supported by Gympie Regional Council, Burnett Mary Regional Group and Cooloola Coastcare at a venue near you.

Lindy Orwin: 0478 039 322, coordinator@ cooloolacoastcare.org.au Tin Can Bay RSL Hall, 45 Gympie Road: 6.30pm Friday April 6 Rainbow Beach Community Hall: 6.30pm Monday April 9 Poona Community Hall, Snapper Drive: 4pm Saturday April 14

Above: Marine biologist and underwater cameraman, Josh Jensen with his rig - come to a free screening of his film this month Right: Cup coral and Hawksbill turtle Images Undersea Productions

Jan Kemp returns serve at the Community Centre Table Tennis morning

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AST MONTH SAW the introduction of Table Tennis at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall, after Sports Power in Gympie generously donated equipment.

Commencing at 9.30am every Wednesday morning and at a cost of just $1 per player, the group has received an excellent response from locals.

Organiser Wolf Sievers said, “We would like to work towards having a more organised match system but, at this stage we just have a friendly hit.”

“Playing table tennis is a great way to get active and meet new people and, whilst it is initially envisaged as a weekly event, additional sessions can be included as interest and participation grow,” he said.

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Locals cycle new heights

Solving Cases with Eagle Eyes Jess Milne

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Cyclists Judi Donald, Ian Donald, Roy Yeales, Leigh Bubb, John Grimmett, June Grimmett tackle Rotary Ride the Range, one of Toowoomba’s most popular cycling events Image supplied

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AN AND JUDI DONALD, Roy Yeales and June Grimmett are part of a group of friends from Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove who cycle together on a regular basis.

Each week the group schedule two rides, confirming a starting place and destination via email.

“Every Wednesday we ride from Tin Can Bay to Rainbow Beach picking up riders from Cooloola Cove on the way. We enjoy a wellearned coffee and breakfast in Rainbow Beach followed by a return ride to Tin Can Bay,” Judi said.

On the weekend, the group organise an early morning loop circuit around Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay, cycling along Rainbow Beach Road from Queen Elizabeth Drive towards Tin Can Bay. Roy and Ian are often on the lookout for organised rides that are challenging and not too far away. So “Ride the Range” in Toowoomba meets both those criteria and has now become a regular annual ride.

Held in March, it offers four rides for all ages and abilities helping Rotary Club of Toowoomba raise over $175,000 in the last six years. The cycle up Cooloola Drive has proved an excellent training ground.

This will be the fourth year Ian Donald and Roy Yeales take part in ‘Ride the Range’ in

Toowoomba. They participate in the ‘Down to Earth 85’ ride, an almighty challenge of five-plus hours cycling. Starting at Picnic Point, they swoop down into the valley, then finish with a final climb via Blanchview Road back to Picnic Point.

Judi and June will also participate in ‘Ride the Range’ this year, their second year in the event in the ‘Nifty 50’ ride. They start at Picnic Point, ease down the range, meander along the back roads of the Lockyer and take in the scenery, but it is still two hours-plus riding!

After discussing the “Ride the Range” event over coffee with other cyclists, another two riders from Tin Can Bay will be taking part this year.

“Other members of our group have ridden across the UK, Europe, Vietnam, Cambodia, Peru, Canada, New Zealand and other parts of Australia,” said Judi.

Cycling with the group is not only a fantastic way to get out and about and increase your fitness; it is also an excellent way to meet new people with similar interests.

If anyone would like to receive the emails of our local rides they should contact: grimmett@spiderweb.com.au https://ridetherange.org.au

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ATCHING A television show on crime scene analysis, you probably wonder how it happens in real life.

Gympie woman Michelle De Pellegrin has lived and breathed forensic science since 2002 as a member of the Queensland Police Service.

Michelle has always had an interest in the field and, after a twelve month training probation period, she knew “it was better than wrestling crooks” as a patrol officer.

As a mother working long hours, it can be hard. However, Michelle enjoys the personal satisfaction and buzz she gets knowing her work contributes to the solving of crimes and resulting convictions.

There are different branches of forensics and Officer De Pellegrin is a collector. Michelle mostly deals with ‘volume crime’ which includes break-ins, graffiti and car theft but she also attends deaths and assault cases. Her keen eye examines the scene while working through the how, where and what, to hopefully find a who.

Armed with her trusty squirrel tail brush, she uses the dusting method to locate clear prints. A usable print will have 6 or more identifying markers, not the shape of the lines but in the line breaks. Prints can also be taken by fuming or treating the area to expose the skin oils.

Her work is extremely thorough and every item is logged and barcoded.

Samples are meticulously taken and sampling equipment is control tested to ensure its accuracy.

Officer De Pellegrin’s message to all the crooks out there; you will always leave something behind that can be traced back!

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Officer Michelle De Pellegrin pictured with her collection case, talked to the Tin Can Bay QCWA last month about forensics

$10/person inc. FREE snacks.

For more info.

Phone Broomy on 0410 452 703

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Boardriders remember Lynda

by Elise Hanlon

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HE SUMMER SEASON was busy, surfing any waves that came our way.

Thankfully the seaweed left our shores after Christmas and the sea is once again clean, fresh and clear.

It’s awe inspiring to watch the next generation of surfers enjoy the great beaches and waves this area has to offer and depending on the wind, tide times and moon phase, some days just make pure magic happen.

I was lucky enough to travel to Noosa during March to watch the longboard action at ‘The Noosa Festival of Surfing’.

The waves were small but still fun to watch.

Young and old, Australian and International competitors looked relaxed and happy to be enjoying the small, but very clean lines that Noosa had to offer.

Luckily, hardly any paddling was required

to get ‘out the back’, always a bonus.

During Summer and Autumn, we usually see the swell pick up and currents and waves become very strong and heavy, especially once a cyclone forms off the coast or further North.

‘Cyclone Linda’ seemed like a name sent from heaven with true meaning from above. A reminder of the local, lovely, graceful, kind, gentle, French Lynda “Froggy” who very recently joined the angels in Heaven as her fight against Cancer ended.

Our hearts and thoughts hold dearly with her young son Thomas who has just turned five. A stage his mother was so thankful and excited to be part of.

To Ivan, Lynda’s partner, no words can ever describe the journey of strength, courage, unwavering love and support you have undertaken. We offer you help,

compassion and kindness in this difficult time.

So next time any of you awesome kids, parents and surfers catch the best wave and feel the bliss of surfing, send a little kiss to the sky for all those touched by the magical waves of Rainbow Beach, Double Island and many oceans beyond.

Reminder from BJ, Rainbow Beach Boardriders is in need of fundraising so if anyone can help out in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. It could be as simple as selling a $100 board at the pub or club, or raffling off a meat tray.

We are also planning a get together and camp out in May. If you are interested in attending this event, can help fundraise, or you would like to join the Rainbow Beach Boardriders, contact BJ Parton on 0419 929 037.

See you in the water!

Above: In memory of Lynda Paston Top: Boardriders Lou Fielding and Tye Gruber enjoy the surf, with the beautiful backdrop of Carlo Sandblow Image Rainbow Beach Wedding Photography

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No changes for bus shelter T

HE CURRENT BUS shelter located on Rainbow Beach Road is supposed to provide shelter from rain and sun for school children and locals travelling to Gympie and Tin Can Bay. It is inadequate and in woeful contrast to the new coach terminus located across from the backpackers.

In the event of wet weather, local Bob Walliker describes it as, “30-odd school kids cram into four sticks with a roof built for six”.

Earlier this year, as an economic and quick solution, Bob suggested students stand under the Rainbow Beach Community Hall eaves.

Moving forward, Warren Polley from Polley’s Coaches recently advised: I have raised the concern at the GRC meeting this past Monday 5th.

They had received the residents letter of concern.

They will now take it to Translink which is a department within the Department of Transport and Main Roads who provide the funding for this type of infrastructure.

As a company, we have decided that the logistics of implementing route changes to accommodate for dry or wet weather will create more ‘potential’ problems than it solves.

So the simplest answer is to keep it the way it is which, unfortunately, involves students cramming under a single roof when it rains.

The best option is to work for funding to become available to fix the problem.

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AYOR MICK CURRAN visited Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism for a breakfast meeting at Arcobaleno on the Beach last month and updated the twenty-plus members attending on local issues.

Overgrown cotton tree at lookout The cherry picker comes in once a year at a cost of $30,000. The cotton trees shouldn’t be allowed to grow higher than 1.5m. The trees look terrible when trimmed so pruning is scheduled three times per year after peak holiday times.

Multi-sport courts back to centreblock?

Still looking at it. There’s a works program on the school oval where we are thinking of putting the basketball court.

Beach steps update After more engineering reports, we are awaiting results. Pandanus trees are to be wired up to stop them falling onto the beach.

Coondoo Bridge This is now a high priority for Main Roads with an aim to focus on 12 to 18 months time.

Underground power In the future, Energex plan to move power underground in the Main Street retail area of Rainbow Beach. Due to safety issues, Council are awaiting further information from Energex.

Our Towns in Rainbow Beach Programming for crews at Tin Can Bay and Imbil is now underway. It comes back to budgets and when crews are available for Our Towns. It covers a large area, 7000

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square kilometres. We can’t put all money into Rainbow Beach, as a lot of investment will be moved to the Bullock Point redevelopment.

Our Town Priority Actions by Council 1.

Increase parking and associated landscape in central area by filling in u-turn areas. Some of this work has already commenced. Redesigning some of the central parking and landscape areas will provide more car spaces as needed and improve the visual amenity of Rainbow Beach with additional planting.

2. Additional street tree planting at key locations. Shade will improve the experience of some existing pathways and encourage more walking connections.

3. Create a number of exploratory routes for pedestrian and cyclists. Improved pathways to streets will make the town more pedestrian- and cycle-friendly.

4. Create a parking overflow area. An overflow parking area will provide more parking in peak times.

Priority actions by others 1. Work with state to provide new helipad facilities.

Mayor Mick Curran addressed the members from Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism for a breakfast meeting at Arcobaleno on the Beach last month, and updated the twentyplus members attending on local issues Image Barb Rees

2. Develop a Signage Strategy with consistent theming and branding to improve accessibility and wayfinding and to create an identity and arrival into the commercial centre.

3. Retail/commercial opportunities associated with Local Centre Zone as per current Planning Scheme.

Other Rainbow Beach Actions requested during Our Towns consultation • Multi-sports courts • Provide extra rubbish bins at peak times • Investigate fitness trail and provision of outdoor gym equipment • Create new road crossings • Confirm future golf course • Coordinate special events • Manage backpacker parking • Time and tide clock • Improve physical provisions for events and improve infrastructure • Improve and extend opening times at pool • Manage illegal parking on verges in the main street • Support promotion of unique attractions

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Dive into April R

AIN AND MORE rain hasn’t stopped the great diving at Wolf Rock, though the wind has hampered us getting out there. We are throwing all our efforts into PADI Dive courses for the next month and hoping we can certify lots of Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and Cooloola Cove locals.

Our PADI Open Water dive course is a special price for locals. We would love to get more of you diving and once you are certified, you are one step closer to diving at Wolf Rock and experiencing one of the best dives in Australia for yourselves, hopefully in May when we have our best Grey nurse Shark numbers!

The Open Water Course consists of Theory that can be done online at your own pace in your own time. It also includes Confined Water sessions (1 to 2 pool days) and 4 Open Water Ocean dives (2 days on the boat).

We hope to get as many people possible signed up to PADI online E-learning in April and conduct 1 to 2 days to complete pool

sessions, then confirm the days for Open Water dives.

Minimum numbers apply to make this possible. Contact Wolf Rock Dive on 5486 8004 to express your interest or get more information.

Dolphin report

by Norma Sanderson, Volunteer

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’M NOT SURE if anyone had heard, dolphin Mystique had a run in with a shark a few weeks ago. He was side swiped on his left side and received another bite on his back behind the blow hole. Thank goodness he managed to veer away as it could have been serious. He is healing well with only a couple of deep cuts still showing.

When a Dolphin we know is bitten, we do worry and think about other members of the family, especially if we haven’t seen them for a few days.

Mystique and Patch have been busy cleaning up the creek, bringing in some very interesting items they had dug up.

Mystique brought in a big live gastropod mollusc, known as a bailer shell. It was

photographed and then placed back into the creek by Malcolm, one of our local fisherman.

One visitor recently was heard to say, there were too many rules and regulations. These rules and regulations are placed upon us by the Environmental, Heritage and Protection Agency, allowing us to showcase the Dolphins to the public and to protect these endangered and vulnerable mammals.

What was acceptable 20 or 30 years ago doesn’t apply in this modern age. We need to protect our animal world or they will be extinct in no time, so rules are set.

Please remember to reduce your plastics, we are still finding plastic bait packets and bottles in Snapper Creek.

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Creative Cuts Music Plus at Cooloola Cove

Our aim is to give music lovers, no matter what genre they prefer, a taste of all styles.

We aim to pass on the enjoyment we all get from an evening of good music of all genres and laughter, brought on by funny stories, poems and jokes.

Venture out into the ‘Wilds of Cooloola Cove’ on 7pm, Thursday April 24 to sample this unique entertainment.

If you would like to perform or more information, please come to the next music night at the Cooloola Cove Vets’ & Community Hall. Contact Pam on 0427 180 649, email sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au

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Lee’s Leaves

Flintock at the Country Club

A round up of leaves from Lee’s garden became the subject for a recent Cooloola Coast Art Group meeting.

How hard can it be to draw or paint a leaf or leaves? A subject so simple yet challenging became so absorbing for members, all other woes in life were totally forgotten for the afternoon. We all had a lot of fun helping each other.

For enquiries on the group’s monthly meetings and activities and the up and coming ART SHOW in July, please contact Kerri Southern 0438 803 990.

Flintlock are the winners of the Sunshine Coast Battle of the Rising Stars Original Band.

This dynamic and energetic outfit performs lively covers and alternative rock originals from a modern perspective.

Based in the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region, Flintlock is fortunate to have: Ethan Roberts (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Ryan White (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Siana Davis (Bass Guitar/Vocals) and Caleb Wilson (Drums). See them live at the Tin Can Bay Country Club February 13, from 7pm.

Also check out Classic Covers from GB Fox, everything from the 50’s to today from Brass Monkeys, Billy Guy and Solo entertainer Brad Sorensen.

Find out more: www.facebook.com/ tincanbaycountryclubinc or call 5486 4231

Coolabay Choir Our Choir has gained one new member this week and another last week, long may this continue!

The choir is gaining confidence and the group seems to enjoy the songs we are working.

If you like singing in parts with a group of happy, smiling, absolutely fun loving musical vocalists, then you belong in Coolabay Choir.

Come along on Wednesday 3pm till 4pm at the Vets’ & Community Hall, Cooloola Cove or contact Pam Graham via email sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au or mobile 0427 180 649

Days Out: Kenilworth The Rainbow Beach Over 60s tell us about their visit to the Kenilworth cheese factory….

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HE MORNING OF our venture didn’t look very promising with heavy rain and a dark overcast sky all the way to Gympie.

Luckily for the remainder of the journey, bad weather held off long enough for us to enjoy the scenic drive through the lush green Mary Valley.

Kenilworth is a small township in the upper Mary Valley about a 50 minute drive from Gympie with dairy farming as the major industry. In 1950, the Kenilworth Cheese Factory was established by the Kraft Corporation but the decision in 1980 to close the factory put a large amount of employees out of work.

A number of years following the closure, workers came up with the idea of buying the factory. In due course, it reopened in 1990 under the name of Kenilworth Food Pty Ltd. June 2017 saw the latest change when the Cochrane family, sixth generation farmers, bought the factory and it is now known as Kenilworth Dairies.

These historical events were conveyed to us by a lovely employee along with her knowledge of cheese making.

Our group went on to taste the large variety of gourmet cheeses, yoghurts and ice creams and of course who could resist buying some of the tasty goodies!

The town which retains a 1920’s atmosphere and after a stroll through a surprising range of shops and eateries, we worked up an appetite for a light lunch.

At Nanna McGinn’s Coffee Shop, the cheerful waitress was

very accommodating in rearranging the seating. She took our orders in an efficient manner and served our tasty lunches with a smile.

For the journey home we decided on a different route making it a round trip home to Rainbow Beach. All in all a very enjoyable day.

Our next meeting is as usual first Tuesday of the month at the Surf Club.

See you there!

Right: Lil Kahl, Therese Skuthorpe and Margaret Beaufoy tasting a selection of cheeses and yoghurts in Kenilworth Below: Margaret Beaufoy and Vaughan Skuthorpe from Over 60s at Nanna McGinn’s Coffee Shop Below right: Our group checking out the variety of products in the fridge

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Out and About

World Day of Prayer & Beach fun

The World Day of Prayer service was well attended at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church

The colourful effort in decorating celebrated the people of Suriname, along with extracts read from Church members across the coast, and guest speaker, Rev Ingrid Busk

Rainbow Beach State School choir delighted the congregation with their songs

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Kasey-Cruise Findlater plays with mum Laurel near Mudlo Rocks

Lily Shearman and Audrey Permezel amuse themselves whilst their big sisters are busy at Nippers

International Women’s Day & White for a Night

It was all thumbs up after the laughter yoga session and scrumptious morning tea International Women’s Day in Tin Can Bay Image Jess Milne

White for a Night “Best Table” winners included Maria Wetherall, Jean Sanderson and Maryan Vickers, who also had fun at the photo booth

Numbers were down this year at the Rainbow Beach White for a Night, but there was still a lovely atmosphere watching the moon rise near the propeller - locals Nigel and Fiona Worthington, Mark and Tanya Beech, Heatley Gilmore and Mark Cull agreed

White for a Night organiser Lindy Orwin presented Mark Beech and Michelle Gilmore with “Best Dressed” (Editor note: as promised, it made the cut.)

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Book a table and help kids get to the beach

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IDS BUSH TO the Beach Gala Dinner is on Saturday July 14th at the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. The gala dinner is limited to 20 tables of 8 so reserve your table today!

Signage is included for businesses. Make up a table of 8 among colleagues, friends or family. Tickets for the gala dinner will be on sale from May 1st at a cost of $50 each.

This year, dinner will be provided by a new caterer and guest artist, Mr Entertainment, Rodney Vincent, will perform his High Energy, Good Times Rock ‘n’ Roll Show.

Last year, the event was run by Rainbow Beach Drought Runners, Tin Can Bay Lions and Gympie Gold Lions. Together they raised over $22,000 to give bush children a week they will never forget.

Organiser, Tony Stewart said, “We have

had enquiries from the Windorah area, some 320 kms South West of Longreach, an area which has missed most of the rainfall and has been in drought for over 5 years. Schools from Windorah, Jundah, Stonehenge and Isisford are excited to be invited.”

Fundraising has been under way for some time with two raffles running on the night.

First prize is a 7 night Holiday to Fiji for up to 6 people and second prize is a 7 night Holiday in Rainbow Beach.

Mr Stewart said, “If your business can help in any way through sponsorship, by donating an auction item, door prizes or by attending, we would be most appreciative.”

To reserve your table, contact Tony Stewart on 0408 767 930 or email rainbowfishing@southernphone.com.au

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Outgoing president, Ross Brown congratulates new CIRS committee: Wolf Sievers, Gayle Duignan, Lyn Barrett and Maree Heron

A new committee and plans

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Monday 9 April Bauple, Glenwood, Gunalda, Curra Tuesday 10 April Cooloola Cove, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach For an appointment please contact 07 5329 5100 or Freecall 1800 812 919 gympie@parliament.qld.gov.au Authorised by T.Perrett. 58 Channon Street, Gympie Qld 4570

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NEW COMMITTEE was elected last month at the AGM of Rainbow Beach Community Information Resource Services (CIRS), known locally as the Community Centre.

Outgoing President Ross Brown did not seek re-election and his outstanding and selfless service to the community as president over the past five years was energetically and appreciably recognised and applauded by those at the meeting.

The new executive committee is President Wolf Sievers, Vice President Lyn Barrett, Secretary Maree Heron and Treasurer Gayle Duignan.

The new committee is keen to continue and expand appropriate utilisation of the community centre and hall, and seeks feedback about what community

expectations are.

Some current suggestions on activities for this year are a theatre restaurant, a themed ball, Brushes by the Sea Art Festival, pink ladies day, with further suggestions most welcome.

The historical display in the hall foyer is progressing slowly and suggestions, input, donations, materials should be given to Marg Johnston who is driving the project.

Table tennis is also progressing slowly on Wednesday mornings and more participation and input is invited.

Once participation grows a more structured program can be developed, involving more days and perhaps evenings, and even competitive events.

It’s a community facility, get involved, have a say, volunteer, and be happy with it.

Thank you for the clean up!

Above: Elli Webb and Grant Phelan with RBSS students Left: Peter White, Finn White and Scott Newman at the Oaks, Inskip Point

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LEAN UP AUSTRALIA Day 2018 kicked off with the Schools Clean Up Day took place before the main Community Clean Up Day. During the Rainbow Beach State School morning parade, Elli Webb from Gympie Regional Council and Grant Phelan from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service discussed the benefits of reducing, reusing, recycling and the hazards of plastic in our environment.

After parade, Elli and Grant guided students on a rubbish patrol in and around the school grounds and local sports oval.

Plenty of bags were filled, mostly with plastic.

On the Community Clean Up Day, Cooloola 4WD Club cleaned up along the Freshwater Road whilst Peter White’s group, Fraser Coast 4WD Club and a large group from Victory College cleaned up at Inskip Peninsula.

All in all, several trailer loads of rubbish went to the waste transfer station, a big win for our waterways, beaches and oceans.

Many other unsung volunteers also did

their bit on the day. Thanks to Gympie Regional Council and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for organising supplies for the Clean Up and barbeque afterwards.

In Tin Can Bay, TCB Fishing Club members

Fraser Coast 4wd Club cleaned up at Natone

were assisted by many community members and other volunteer groups. The cleaning of parks and foreshore was very successful and they are pleased to report, the amount of rubbish collected was far less this year.

It seems the message is getting through as the public are taking more care and not leaving their rubbish in our parks or on the foreshore for others to collect.

The club would like to thank the TCB Lions Club and all the volunteer groups including QF17 Coastguard Tin Can Bay for collecting rubbish from our creeks and foreshore areas.

Clean up Australia Day is a reminder that everyone can contribute every day of the year to reduce waste.

Victory College made a huge contribution when 83 people turned up for a wonderful (hot) afternoon of cleaning up at Inskip Point

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Formatting Memory Cards

By Julie Hartwig, Tin Can Bay Camera Club

Chris Harvey “Tractor Sunset”, A Grade Honour for TCB Camera Club

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AST MONTH, we looked at downloading photos from your camera. Once you have done this and saved a backup copy if possible, it’s important to FORMAT your memory card. Doing this after every download ensures your card is functioning at peak performance.

Card formatting should always be done in your camera. Cards should never be formatted in your computer as your computer may use a different formatting system to the one your camera uses and may result in a corrupted card.

If this happens, your camera will display an error message advising that it cannot “read” the card. Even if the card appears to function normally, photo files may

be corrupted when being “written” to the card and you will not know until you download that the photo files are damaged, often irretrievably.

In most cameras, the “Format” command is found in the Menu. Some cameras offer a few options, normal format or low level format. Where possible, a low level format should be performed. When images are deleted or downloaded from a card, digital artefacts always remain.

A “normal” format does not remove these artefacts, but a low level format will completely erase all data from the card, thereby ensuring the card will function at peak performance, ready for your next photo outing.

WARNING: Before formatting a memory card, ensure that all the photos have correctly downloaded and where possible, you have backup copies in a backup folder, on your computer or on an external storage device (external hard drive).

Happy snapping – more next month!

The Tin Can Bay Camera Club’s next meeting: Wednesday 18th April at TCB Library, commencing at 7.00pm.

For more information about club activities and to view members’ images, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club.

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Historical Cooloola

Visiting Rainbow Beach in the 1930s

by Ian Ross

Many locals are crying out for a jetty in Tin Can Bay, and whilst Bullock Point receives an upgrade, there are no plans in place for a public jetty there either. Our popular guest writer and history enthusiast, Ian Ross takes us back to Carlo Creek Jetty and adventures of our early beach fishermen...

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HAVE WRITTEN on earlier occasions about my early visits to Rainbow Beach which began in 1960 but there were, of course, much earlier visitors.

We know there was occupation at Inskip Point 100 years earlier when a pilot station was established there to guide ships entering the port of Maryborough over the wide bay bar.

The lighthouse at Double Island Point was built in 1884 and there was communication between the families at both locations by horseback or horse and buggy.

When did the beach fishermen who are so common today first arrive?

An interview some years ago with Gympie man Jack Cornes answered many of my queries. Jack was the Funeral Director in Gympie and an avid fisherman and, when time permitted between funerals, he would escape to Tin Can Bay where I believe he owned or had an interest in a beach house and motor boat.

Jack told me a story about his many trips to the back beach as Rainbow Beach was then known. These adventures would have

Carlo Creek Jetty

occurred in the mid to late 1930s.

The trip started by motor boat at Tin Can Bay and crossed the Tin Can Inlet into Carlo Creek on the other side. Not a great distance but still about an hour’s journey in the put put type motor boats that existed in the 1930s.

A lot of effort from Tin Can Bay locals had been put into building a jetty at Carlo

Creek. It didn’t reach the deep water below low tide mark but finished somewhere about the half tide mark.

On the shore beyond the jetty was a collection of old vehicles from the 1920s.

They had been floated from Tin Can Bay on rafts made from 44 gallon drums. These keen locals had also cleared a winding path between the trees across the swamp and on to the surfing beach beyond.

To carry on with Jack s story: trips to the back beach were dependent on tides and a low tide around midday was desirable.

The boat would arrive at the Jetty around 10am when there was still sufficient water to tie it up and secure it for the beaching at low tide. It was then across the jetty to the waiting jalopies.

Apparently there were several, some in roughly made sheds, others left in the open. I believe the vehicle Jack described that he travelled in was probably a 1928 Ford Model A Roadster.

The beauty of these vehicles was they were light, having wooden floors, no heavy glass other than the windscreen and a canvas roof.

Twenty-one inch wheels meant they had considerable ground clearance to traverse the sand track. They had a crank handle to

Jack Cornes was described as a colourful character around Gympie and the Bay, Ian Ross tells us some of Jack’s memories of early visits to Rainbow Beach, then known as “Back Beach” 20 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – April 2018

Stumps in sand where jetty once stood

start the engine so it didn’t matter if the battery was flat.

Jack told me they probably arrived at the Back Beach around 11am and fished for about 3 hours, starting the return journey about 2pm.

After securing the vehicle on the bank near the jetty they would proceed back to the boat now floating again at half tide and resume the return to Tin Can Bay. If the beach fishing had not been the best, they would try their luck again in the holes along Carlo Creek.

Jack also told me the adventures to the Back Beach were weather dependent.

After heavy summer rain, the swamp land along the track behind Carlo Creek became flooded and impassable.

During the years that followed World War II, the jetty at Carlo Creek fell into disuse. The military had updated many of the forest tracks during the war and, with renewed logging after the war, the Forestry Department continued to maintain them.

Four wheel drive vehicles were now available and able to traverse tracks around the Tin Can Inlet. The jetty at Carlo eventually fell apart.

What remained was destroyed when the present boat ramp and car park were built.

However, if you care to explore the sand flats alongside the channel leading to the boat ramp, you may see a line of stumps in the sand which were the pylons of the Carlo Creek Jetty.

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Michael Brantz

Go Too Far – Lose Your Car

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ARLY LAST MONTH I found myself in the Surf Club carpark sweating profusely in the afternoon sun as I wrestled with a screwdriver, desperately trying to remove a set of registration plates from the old, rusty car I’d just pulled up.

• High-range drink driving (0.15% and over)

The driver of the rust bucket had a suspended licence and, apart from his frustration at being impeded in his quest to get to the Surf Club bar, he didn’t really seem to care. He had been caught twice before in the past year for the same offence which is why I found myself, screwdriver in hand, getting strange looks from passers by.

• Failure to provide a specimen of breath or blood, and

This month marks five years since the State Government passed legislation cracking down on illegal street racing and hooning.

The ‘GO TOO FAR, LOSE YOUR CAR’ campaign introduced new laws to improve road safety and deter repeat offenders by taking their cars away. Under this legislation, hooning and other reckless driving offences were broken into two categories, designated Type 1 and Type 2 offences.

Law-abiding motorists have not been affected and probably don’t even know what I’m on about, but those who go too far and repeatedly break road safety laws risk being in the same situation as old ‘rust bucket’ mentioned above, or possibly worse.

Unlicensed driving is just one of the offences contained in the Type 2 offence category. Others include: • Driving a vehicle while unregistered and uninsured

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• Exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h • Driving an illegally modified vehicle

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Drivers committing their first Type 2 offence receive no sanction apart from a ticket or court appearance. However, for the second Type 2 offence, the driver’s vehicle will be immobilised by number plate confiscation or impounded for seven days.

It just gets worse from there, with the penalty increasing to 90 days for the third offence and you can probably guess what happens if you still haven’t learnt your lesson – fourth Type 2 offence – CAR GONE!!

If you’re a proper hoon and enjoy doing burnouts, racing, engaging in speed trials, operating a vehicle in a dangerous manner, driving carelessly or evading police (all Type 1 offences when committed on a public road), the news is even worse for you. You’ll lose your car for 90 days the first time you’re caught and then, forever, the second time.

You may think that is all a bit extreme and these types of offences don’t happen that often, especially down here on the coast.

Well, think again!

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So far, in 2018 local police have prosecuted 23 drivers for committing either Type 1 or Type 2 offences and more than half of these drivers had at least one previous, similar offence. So, let’s just say the screwdriver is becoming an important part of the kit bag!

Only last week I did a patrol down Teewah Beach and was astounded by the amount of hoon activity carved into the sand for all to see. At the southern end of the camping zone I even came across a campsite encouraging this type of behaviour (see the picture below).

I managed to catch two of the many hoons on the beach that day. While I was writing the first ticket I noticed a bloke

walk past and give me a ‘thumbs up’ and then, on a different part of the beach, I got a standing ovation for writing the second one.

I’d like to think that these small gestures are representative of society’s attitude towards this kind of behaviour.

You can do your part to end hooning on our streets by reporting dangerous and reckless driving to the Hoon Hotline on 13HOON (13 4666) or submitting an online Hoon Report on the Queensland Police Service website.

And if you’re part of the problem, remember, ‘GO TOO FAR – LOSE YOUR CAR’.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Rainbow Beach State School Update L

AST MONTH, Rainbow Beach State School celebrated St Patrick’s Day. It was a great day for the kids who all enjoyed Limerick performances, a green themed free dress day and special tuckshop.

Limerick by Jake B, grade 3 “There was a young boy from Rainbow, Who ate all his veggies to grow grow, But when he got sprouts, He stood up and shout, That veggie is a NO NO!”

Rainbow Beach State School preppies, Casey, Zay, Roy, Liam and Darcy enjoy a sausage and game of handball at the Welcome BBQ

March 16th was also ‘Bullying, NO WAY’ day.

Principal Dan Stanieg said, “After working in administration in large schools and dealing with bullying on a daily basis, it has been a breath of fresh air to come to Rainbow Beach State School where there is a caring and nurturing school environment where students look out for one another.”

Leadership badges will be presented to student leaders on Friday April 27 from 8.30am on parade. Member for Gympie Mr Tony Perrett will attend.

Rainbow Beach State School recently hosted an relaxed, afternoon Welcome BBQ. It was a great opportunity for staff, students and parents to meet and greet new parents and students to the school.

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Ethan Edwards and mum Belinda welcome new parents and kids at the school

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SCHOOL NEWS

Primary school students show off their crazy hair

Miss Jayne (with a flowerpot head) co-ordinated the day and crazy hair stations

Miss Johnson has her hair done in the pop up salon

News from Tin Can Bay P-10 School

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RECENT ARTICLE in a local paper linked suspension data with assumptions about overall behaviour of students at our school. As part of the focus for building a culture for learning at Tin Can Bay, we have taken a firm stand on dealing with behaviour that is unsafe or impacts on the learning of other students.

Our Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students is a comprehensive policy that ensures that strong processes are in place, with clear consequences for behaviour that is unsafe or interferes with the learning.

The majority of our students at the school consistently meet the expectations outlined in our 3 school agreements which are: Be Safe; Be Respectful; Be a Learner Reboot is a proactive program which provides young people with the tools and skills they need to regulate their emotions.

Already, we have seen both the number of behaviour incidents and suspensions drop by over 50%. Please continue to talk with your child at home about the 5 faces, what they mean, and what strategies they can use to take a minute and remain calm.

Gympie District Sports A big shout out to all the students who travelled into Gympie to try out for the district sports team.

We had several students who made it into the district teams for their following sports.

Rugby League: J Rooks, N Naulty and L Smith.

Soccer: J Walker and X Sheridan. Basketball: Balin Nash.

Well done and a big congratulations to everyone who tried out. It’s great to see so many enthusiastic students enjoying sport.

Running club is also offered every Tuesday morning for those students who wish to run/ walk.

Gympie Council Free Trees Program Should your family not require the free trees offered on your September 2017 Rates Notices, please consider donating them to the School.

Take your rate notice to Cityfarm and pledge your entitlement to the school by May 31. The School will then select appropriate plants for our use in the grounds.

Insect Repellent Sandflies and mosquitos are now prevalent at school as the result of recent weather conditions. Should you wish to protect your child/children with insect repellent at school, you are required to provide repellent and written consent.

Forms are available at the office.

Harmony Day Tin Can Bay P-10 State School celebrated Harmony Day with a Crazy Hair Day. Harmony Day is about celebrating diversity, multiculturalism, and belonging in our community. This year we have celebrated it in conjunction with Bullying No Way Day. Over the last 3 weeks of term, students have been learning about what is bullying, what is not bullying and strategies to manage bullying. At Tin Can Bay we use the Reboot language and call bullying ‘Power Over’.

We strive to have relationships that nurture ‘Power with’ and ‘Keeping your Power’. Students have been developing and practising their strategies and skills in each

Our office team always get involved thanks Leah Geurts and Carole Lehmann!

of these areas.

Harmony Day is a great opportunity to embrace our differences and Crazy Hair Day embodies this theme perfectly. Staff and students alike, have a lot of fun with creating elaborate crazy hair dos while also focusing on the importance of getting along, connecting with and belonging in our community.

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People on our ‘retirement trail’ Peter and Margaret Grant, Saturn Antennas

Carol and Tim are prospectors from Tea Gardens

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UR THEME for this year of The Retirement Trail has been a very interesting experience so far. When it was first suggested to us that we follow the “Retirement Trail”, I was a little doubtful that we would find enough topics to write about, I was wrong.

We have had so much fun, met so many interesting people, photographed lots of different vehicles used by those who are retired and seen many styles of retirement places.

So far, the best fun has been chatting with people who are retired.

Let me share the stories of some of the people we have met on our travels. First of all there was Tim and Carol who divide their time between Tea Gardens on the coast just north of Newcastle and a tiny community called Grawin, about 60 kms from Lightning Ridge.

Tim told me he and Carol became interested in prospecting when they visited Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. They had so much fun there ‘panning for gold’ with their kids that they took up prospecting as a hobby. Now they hunt for opals around Lightning Ridge.

Carol says they have the best retirement life because they enjoy the peace and solitude of prospecting, tempered with the laid back lazy life beside the sea.

They stopped in to discuss the pros and cons of using a satellite system for TV reception when they are out at Lightning Ridge.

And then there was John, a vintage motorbike enthusiast from Melbourne who was doing up a Mercedes Sprinter as a motorhome that could also carry his beloved motorbike.

John purchased a Saturn Travellers Mate TV antenna to put on the roof of his motorhome. His passion for his pastime was amazing.

Even though I have no interest in motorbikes, I was enthralled by his tales of the places he had been for historic motorbike races including Tasmania, New Zealand, Phillip Island and all around Australia.

Just recently in Hervey Bay, we caught up with many people we knew at the annual Mundubbera Reunion.

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In the caravan park, we were beside Arnold and Linda who had travelled all over Australia.

Arnold, being a mechanic in his working life, told us of all the places that he gets called back to for a few hours, days or weeks to help out with mechanical problems.

Many of these places are more remote and they have difficulty getting tradesmen to come that far. Linda is very happy that Arnold is kept busy now and then. Hahaha.

I was very cheeky in Adelaide when I spied this man’s T-shirt. He laughed when I asked him if I could take a photo of him and his T-shirt. What do you think?

John’s T-shirt, Adelaide

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CWA RUN numerous competitions over the year and most are open to the general public. Categories include photography, dressmaking, knitting and crocheting, cookery and floral art.

Children are encouraged to enter the junior competitions and the colouring in pictures are now available from the QCWA table at the Easter Fair or YAP tent at the Easter Foreshore Fireworks Carnival.

All aboard for the awesome autumn bus tour on May 9 organised to Kape Centro in Childers, Bundaberg Botanical Gardens and the Bert Hinkler Museum.

On the way home, stopovers at Bundy Brewed Drinks for a free tour and Bundy Macadamias to fill the pantry with nutty delights will top off a fabulous day.

There will be a lucky seat prize and plenty of fun. Meals are included in the ticket price however attraction entry fees are not. Tickets are only $50 and reservations can be made with a $10 deposit.

Contact Lorraine Bishop (pictured) on 5486 2226 for further information. http://www.qcwa.org.au/what-we-do/ state-activities/

Support your local Ambulance Service Cheryl Zunic - Treasurer Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee (Tel 5486 8070)

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ANY PEOPLE will be travelling away over the coming holidays, as well as during the popular winter touring period. If you are travelling, or are in an unfamiliar location, and have to call for emergency help, it can be hard to know exactly where to direct the emergency services.

A helpful tool for dealing with emergency situations is the Emergency + app. This app provides your phone’s GPS coordinates so you can give the Emergency Dispatcher your exact location and help the ambulance find you.

It also gives you all the important phone numbers to call in emergency and non-emergency situations. The Emergency + app is free to download

from Google play, the App Store and Windows Store.

Another successful bingo morning was held last month in Rainbow Beach.

A good crowd turned up and enjoyed a fun time. The next session will be held on Monday, April 2 at the same venue, the Rainbow Beach Community Hall commencing at 9.30am.

The bingo mornings will continue to be offered on the first Monday of each month if there is an ongoing level of support.

And a reminder that weekly bingo sessions are held every Thursday morning at 9.30am at the Tin Can Bay Country Club. So please come along and help support your local ambulance service.

Craft Club helps the planet E

LLIE WEBB, Council’s Waste Education Coordinator (pictured right with Carmel Newton and Monica Foster), explained to the Tin Can Bay Craft Club just what can be recycled in our district.

Even though some items have the recycled emblem, they may not be able to be recycled in our facility. To find out what is recyclable contact: elli.webb@cleanaway.com.au Courtesy of GRC, 35 members bused to the Hervey Bay recycling plant, in the hope everyone in the community will become more aware of the need to cut down on waste.

Ellie said to buy a ‘keep cup’ for when you purchase a takeaway, as thousands of cups used each day are not recyclable; many shops are now giving a discount

using your own cup!

On April 5, Roz, Cathy and Mary will be tutoring candle wicking, and Bev Dunn will help members make a bag on April 19.

All welcome, just call Thursday morning at the TCB Community Complex, and have chat and a cuppa, or call Carmel: 5488 0409.

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Plant of the month:

In Brief Learn about Dementia The Cooloola Cove Residents & Friends meeting on April 16 will include presentations from two key dementia speakers. The meeting will run from 11.30am at the Veterans and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove.

All are welcome for an informative and current insight into issues and policies regarding Dementia.

Our group is always looking for members. If you would like to support the future of Cooloola Cove, provide support to the community, including other groups, phone President Graham Langdown: 0433 062 906.

Mother’s Day Classic The pretty pink fundraising walk/run for breast cancer research is on again!

This year it’s being hosted by the QCWA Tin Can Bay Branch. The cause is the same but the course has slightly altered and now includes a short 1km circuit.

Mark Sunday May 13 on your calendar and go to http://www.mothersdayclassic. com.au/register to get your early bird registration in.

For further information email soulfromthebelly@gmail.com or call coordinator Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

Resource Centre now open Wednesdays Tin Can Bay Resource Centre will be closed on April 2-4 for the Easter Break.

From Monday April 9, we will be opening every Wednesday for Emergency Relief, general assistance and referrals.

New hours Mon - Wed: 9am – 12pm Victory Hampers will resume after Easter with the first delivery on Wednesday April 11th. We need your support for the hampers to continue, they are excellent value at $35 or with a Centrelink Income Statement. Place orders by 11.30am on Tuesdays.

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Mapping the Gympie Region Gympie Library invite you to a presentation by Bernard Fitzpatrick who will discuss early European maps through to modern satellite imagery of the Gympie Region.

Bernard Fitzpatrick is a geographer with major project experience in Australia, Sumatra, and Southern Sudan. He has a personal connection to Gympie through family links dating back to 1869.

Mr Fitzpatrick will show how maps are two dimensional representations of a theme of a locale and record how an area was understood at the time it was produced.

Since the 1970’s, nearly anywhere on the Earth’s surface has been regularly captured as image datasets by satellites.

This presentation will run 10am to 11am, Saturday April 21 at Gympie Library.

Bookings essential. Telephone: 5481 0859 or email: library@gympie.qld.gov.au Retail therapy for Tin Can Bay Quilters This month, we picked up a few bargains and quilting supplies in Lawnton, North Lakes and Forest Glen. We also made a rotary cutter holder and scissor holder, thanks to Deanne.

We have a couple of quilts in the pipeline. One is made with a layer cake (not the sponge variety!) and the other is a quilt as you go, made with fat quarters.

We do make smaller items including bags, cup holders, table runners, placemats etc. You do not need an expensive machine if you are learning, just a straight sewing machine is good enough.

If you are interested in patchwork or if you would like to learn to sew, come along as there is always someone to help you.

When: 9am Tuesdays Where: TCB Community Complex Contact: Jacquie on 5486 4468

Four Dianellas grow in our area, and our plant of the month is Dianella caerulea (Common flax lily), which grows to 1.8m in wet and dry eucalypt forests where they tend to be occasional plants, rather than clumps. Blue flowers occur from spring to summer and purple/ blue fruit follow.

Dianella caerulea can tolerate damp conditions, but prefers full sun and well drained soil.

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IANELLAS, OR FLAX LILIES, are running plants that grow from an underground stem or rhizome. They can just appear in the garden and because they have a soft stem, may be confused with bothersome, weedy grasses when small.

If they are not removed by the conscientious weeder, the garden will enjoy their flax-like leaves, small, pretty, often lavender, star-shaped flowers highlighted by yellow anthers, and the subsequent blue/purple berries.

Some ways to use flax lilies in your garden: in borders to soften edges, in a rockery, as mass plantings for effect, for

vertical accents and creating ground cover with shorter types.

Maintenance is minimal. The removal of spent heads and leaves can encourage growth and improve appearance. Once established, little watering is required, but an occasional dose of slow release fertiliser for natives will promote growth.

City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am-3pm, 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www. cooloolacityfarm.org

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Cooloola Coast Visitor’s Guide Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. You can feed wild dolphins, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.

Coloured Sands Starting below the lookout, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs, with the best colours around 9 to 10 kilometres along the beach (accessible with a 4wd or Surf and Sand Safari tour) 5486 3131.

Carlo Sand Blow A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must for every visitor. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park or take the longer walk from the National Parks Office. Spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay Inlet are the bonus for your efforts. When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature’s Sculpture.

Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ parks/great - walks-fraser-island/about. html Cooloola Great Walk A 102 km trail which passes through a rich diversity of vegetation types with spectacular views, connecting Rainbow Beach with Noosa North Shore. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ greatwalkscooloola/ index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles.

Lake Poona After morning tea or lunch in the picnic area you can venture on some wonderful walks to Lake Poona or through some spectacular Rainforest. Allow 40 minutes to reach Lake Poona.

Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area. The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness.

Foreshore Tin Can Bay You can walk 4km from Crabs Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat – very safe for children on wheels. Start at the playground opposite the library, cycle to Crabs Creek and stop for a coffee, then return to opposite the library. Enjoy the views out to the inlet while the kids enjoy the playground and skatepark.

Rainbow Beach 10,000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road. Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way taking you through wallum and paperbarks.

If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.

Double Island Point (DIP) has the longest break in Australia (when the swell lines up.

(4WD only) Surf School & Board Hire Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf 0435 934 087 Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate.

0408 738 192

Half-day 4WD Tours (5486 3131) or hire your own to Cooloola National Park, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Lighthouse, Rainforest and Lake Freshwater.

Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

4x4 Hire Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire 5486 8300 Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre 4WD Hire 5486 3288

Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre and Tin Can Bay Pool offers squad, learn to swim, water aerobics and more.

Sailing And Cruising If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more.

walk 4WD back to nature swim, surf and on the water fish extreme adventure national parks family fun accommodation annual events plus Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.

Helicopter Rides Rainbow Beach Helicopters offer 4 scenic flights, charters, packages and transfers to/ from Maroochydore Airport, Fraser Island Resorts, Gympie, and Harvey Bay, call 0448 883 442.

Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand gliders in Queensland with the National Championships being held there each January. With a take off of 300ft and a soarable ridge of 12 kilometres long and about 500ft high, Carlo Sand Blow is definitely the place to go. Fliers should be of Hang2 standard, fly in north easterly winds and remember landing in the bathing reserve is prohibited.

Wind surf off the surfing beach or in Tin Can Bay Inlet, taking off from Carlo Point.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

Dolphin Ferry 35 minutes by ferry to view the dolphins at TIn Can Bay 7am daily 0428 838 836

By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277

Dolphin Viewing/Feeding at Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Norman Point at around 7 – 7.30am each day, feeding time is 8.00am. Charges apply. Come and have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. 5486 4899 Turtle Tours Paddle in double seated ocean kayaks along the edge of the mangroves at Pelican Bay on this two hour tour, you quietly encounter all types of sea life from turtles to rays to the odd dolphin. 0408 738 192 Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408 738 192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach.

04121RIDES Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk – 137 species with best viewing spots on the brochure.

Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk spectacular wildflower species, all on the brochure.

Probably one of Rainbow’s greatest attractions would have to be the abundant opportunity for fishing. Fishing, in all its styles, is available right on our doorstep.

Beach fishing has unlimited scope with nearly 100kms of beach to choose from.

Varieties include Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Dart, Jew and Flathead.

Estuary fishing in Tin Can Bay Inlet, through the Inskip Point area and up the Great Sandy Strait is perfect for those with a boat or the wish to hire one. Access is from an efficient boat ramp at Carlo Point.

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Boat and Kayak Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0405 818 277 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 0439 775 070 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151.

The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS. Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

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extreme adventure Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408 738 192

Cooloola Sand, wind and water have sculpted a varied landscape at Cooloola, the largest remnant of coastal vegetation on the southern Queensland’s mainland.

High sand dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sweeping beaches, sandblows, freshwater lakes, tall forests, paperbark swamps and wildfl ower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. www.nprsr. qld.gov. au/parks/cooloola/index Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/inskip-peninsula/index The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffl e Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles. Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and more. www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great -sandymarine/ index Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains found on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, and provide important links to their past for the Butchulla people.

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The island is 123Flying km long and covers Rainbow Beach Services offer an a area 166,038toha, so you needbut to allow dailyofservice Fraser Island, prior plenty of time explore and appreciate it. bookings are torequired.

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annual events

Markets – Saturdays Saturday Markets 1st3rd Cooloola Cove Veterans and - Tin Can Bay Community Hall 0499 110 944 2nd & 4th Rainbow Beach Centreblock 5483 4866 3rd Tin Can Bay 0418 711 897

seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your own 4WD, driving up the road or beach .

To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required.

January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow

January Beach Art & Craft Festival

family fun Playgrounds North and South of the Playgrounds North and South of the Headland and Rainbow Shores

Australia DayCooloola celebrations February Crocs Swimming

Headland and Rainbow Shores

Playrooms Pub and and Sport SportClub Club Playrooms at at the the Pub Family Family friendly friendly directory directory

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Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191

Golf A par 3, 9 hole golf course is located VISITOR GUIDE UPDATE

at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the Our are advertisers are Rainbow given further public very welcome.

Shores promotion the 668 Cooloola Coast Social Golf through Club (0429 255) stages Visitor’s Guide. regular competitions. A picturesque course atThe Tin guide Can Bay allnext golf addicts willalso be attracts updated month from this area. to include all our current advertisers.

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Carnival April Anzac Day Parade Clean Australia Day Race MayUp Bay to Bay Yacht June/July Rainbow Beach Family April Fishing Classic July 4-12 CCR&F Easter Fair August Rainbow Beach Triathlon Anzac Day Parade Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Festival May September Tin Can Bay Seafood Bay to Bay Yacht Race Festival October Rainbow Beach Invitations July Fours Bowls Tournament Rainbow Family Fishing Tin CanBeach Bay Ambulance FlowerClassic Show October Rainbow Beach Nippers September Carnival TinNovember Can Bay Seafood Festival Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs December Tin Can Bay Foreshore October Family Nights Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show Rainbow Beach Lions Club Twilight Rainbow Invitations FoursMarkets Bowls Christmas Beach Concert and Afternoon Tournament “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program Beach Nippers Carnival Rainbow See our What’s On page for more on December Things to Do. Suggestions, amendments or to add yourConcerts business to the visitor guide Christmas please call 07 5486 3561 or email info@ Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights rbcn.com.au .

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Rainbow Beach fishing report Mat Cooper Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters 0439 775 070

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I EVERYONE, what an up and down month we’ve had weather wise, not so good for boating and fishing however I think the surfers have really enjoyed the swell and conditions.

We have only managed to get a couple of trips in which is a real shame as the fish we have been getting on those trips have

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Let’s hope this weather will settle down in April and we get some great fishing in.

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

News from Tin Can Bay Fishing Club

Catches from Keely Rose Fishing Charters

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HE WEATHER DURING the past month has simply been too windy for boating activities in the exposed waters of the Great Sandy Straits.

There is a lot of fresh and discoloured water in the inlet waters and it would be better to postpone your fishing trip until the weather settles.

If you are able to access the local creeks, prawns can be found in the deeper holes and muddies have been active since the recent heavy rains and putting your pots in will be worth a try.

Fiona and Steve had a fantastic day catching Snapper

In the dams, you will need to take extra care when boating to avoid floating debris. In Borumba Dam, there have been good quality Bass, Saratoga and Yellowbelly reported just prior to the heavy rains.

After a big Clean Up Australia Day, the club will see you at our Sunfish Junior Fishing Day on April 8. See our holiday activity guide and remember to book!

The Keely Rose skipper with a great pair of Spanish Mackerel

Next Club Meeting will be at 5pm on Wednesday, April 11 at the Club Building, 33 Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay. New Members are very welcome and for membership enquiries, contact the secretary on 0437 242 171.

Brett happy with a nice Red Emperor

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Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Coast Guard hosts successful Open Day T

Coastguard volunteers welcomed visitors to the base last month

HE 2018 QF17 Open Day went off extremely well. The good weather welcomed some 70 visitors to our base.

QF17 Members were on hand to offer explanations and tours of our vessels, radio room and insight into the how and why of Coast Guard Tin Can Bay. Learning knots and use of the VHF radio was practiced. The BBQ was appreciated by all.

Thanks to all our great volunteers for donating their time and thank you to the community for your continued support.

First weekend of the month saw Coast Guard Tin Can Bay combine with the Hervey Water Police in an exercise to locate a reported missing man overboard and missing from his vessel somewhere in or near T Bar Creek. Police used QF17 Base as their land based command centre and our boats, along with Water Police and Sandy Straits vessels, began a coordinated Search and Recovery exercise.

Phase one of the exercise finished earlier than expected (we were that good) and recovery of persons in the water was practiced by crews from all our vessels. The “volunteer” police officers enjoyed the cool dip as it was a very warm day.

The day finished with a debrief at base and an undertaking to continue to hone our skills at more frequent exercises.

Thank you to all the supporters of QF17 who purchased a ticket to help make our raffle a success.

Congratulations to winners, Dale and Kym Coomber, who said they will take a well deserved week’s holiday with their family to Ramada TreeTops Resort. They also won the book buyer’s cash prize!

First Aid courses, Bar Crossing Courses and VHF Radio courses were all well attended and scheduled for the second half of April and early May are: • Coastal Navigation • White Water and Bar Crossing • Introduction to Boating Safety Short Program (for novices) • VHF Radio License Course • First Aid Marine Assist Membership renewals have been sent out and if you haven’t yet received yours, contact our base on 5486 4290.

Base Stats: 2199 man hours were put in at the base; 954 calls in the radio room; 100 Seawatch vessels logged on to our free service; 8 Assists.

Come on in & check out

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SPORT

Nippers End of Season Breakup Helen Brown, Junior Activities Co-ordinator

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E’VE ALL SURVIVED yet another exciting season filled with fun games, activities, beach and surf safety awareness, new skills and fitness.

This season we’ve had just over 70 Nippers registered with our Club, and I’m sure that each one of them has benefited from the program through better safety awareness, surf skills, rescue techniques, first aid/CPR and much more. Congratulations all!

Thanks go to Nerissa Legge, Ron Organ, Justin Schooth, Mel Dennien, Dustin Kenman, Brad Hethorn , Michael Brantz and Vicki Schooth, Age Managers and Assistants, Water Safety Team, Pauline Buchanan, Michelle Gilmore, Anton Klekar, Tasman McClintock, Don Reid, Brad Hethorn, Brooke

Bignell, Fiona Worthington, Renee Dawkings, Shane Handy, our club president and committee for their support all the wonderful Mums and Dads who have helped through the season.

I’d also like to thank sponsors listed, Gympie Printing, RBSLS Supporter’s Club and Daleen and Roelaf Heyneke, Andrew Kingsley and Rainbow Beach Fruit.

We are desperate for Age Managers as the Report from our Inspection from Branch pointed out. Our chief training Officer will be running a Observer’s course in the near future if anyone is Above: Congratulations to all Nipper Age Champions for 2018

Left: Helen Brown congratulates our most outstanding Nipper for Rainbow Beach SLSC, 2018 sponsored by Tony Perrett, Member for Gympie is Sophie Schooth

interested. Just a couple of hours is all it takes.

The Tony Perrett Most Outstanding Nipper recipient has consistently proven her skills, she always displays good behavior, and shows respect, care and consideration for her fellow nippers. She is a strong, modest competitor, and has represented the club at our home carnival each year. Her readiness

to help others is a credit to herself and her parents. Congratulations Sophie Schooth!

Sophie Schooth, Piper Treeby and Lily Wintle have all completed their Surf Rescue Certificate.

I wish them all the best for their future and hope to see them patrolling and participating in water safety for the nippers in years to come.

Age Group

Rainbow Getaway Encouragement Award

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Ivy Sherman Luke Richardson

Rainbow Sea Fraser Island Beach Houses Most Improved Jacob Rehbein Riley Wheeler

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Harry Wheeler Taylah Rooks Lily Stapleton Kiera Arthur Luxie –Leigh Duffy William Dawkins Alex Brantz

Sebastian Smith Zoe Kingsley Lucas Rehbein Indiana Wintle Enrico Heyneke Jack Dwine Piper Treeby

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Cooloola Coast Realty Most Consistent Barclay Kenman Emilie Dwine QCivil Age Champions Blake Findlater Brandi Kenman Luke Lattanzi Sienna Arthur Mason Bignell Tabitha Permezel Jake Rooks Emily Schooth Nathan Kingsley Jasmin White Archie Gilmore Annalise White Charlie Kingsley Sophie Schooth

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SPORT

Dragons paddle to Searys

Norma Sanderson

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HE DRAGONS RECENTLY competed at the State Titles with some good racing.

We didn’t bring home any medals however the racing was close.

We also competed at the Nationals against teams from all over Australia. Again no “bling” but we were not disgraced. Quite a few of our paddlers, I think 7, volunteered to do all sorts of jobs at the States and Nationals. They had a chance to mix with paddlers from interstate Clubs. Good job.

St Patrick’s night at the Yacht was a bit of a hoot with a touch of green everywhere.

The Ukulele group had us clapping and singing the chorus of some Irish songs.

At a recent Sunday paddle to Searys creek, we enjoyed brunch with cakes, slices, sandwiches, tea and coffee. Our safety boat captained by Mike Happy carried

all our gear so we didn’t have to store it in the Dragon boat. The Yachties were supposed to join us however, with cloud and showers around it was not suitable for sailing. The boat was ably controlled by our trainee sweeps Sylvie and Shane. A very enjoyable day.

Any interested new paddlers wanting to give paddling a go, it would be best to come on down to the Yacht Club hardstand on a Sunday at 7.30am. Sunday is usually a more relaxed and social paddle. We don’t expect new paddlers do the intense work which established paddlers are doing.

Please slip, slop, slap and bring water.

See you on the water!

If you are interested in paddling, please phone Norma on 0439 075 271 or Sandra on 0402 352 756.

Congratulations athletes! Back- Coach Bill, Anjelica Geurts, Jackson O’Driscoll, Malakai Kissier, Thomas May; Middle- Zack Groves, Jackson May, Lachlan Jensen; Front- Elisa O’Driscoll, Kaylee Jensen, Amanda Geurts and Marley Lindemeier

Little Athletics crown athlete of the year C OOLOOLA COAST Little Athletics fosters a family environment that builds on confidence and physical development through skills training. The athletes this season went on a journey against themselves as they were tested via their personal bests.

Improvements were made so the efforts of their practice and hard work paid off.

All athletes received participation medals in a presentation ceremony on the Tin Can Bay foreshore. These were well earnt as everyone grew during the year and now have firm roots which to branch out from in the 2018-19 season.

Coach Bill introduced a new award to highlight the efforts a male and female athlete put into the training sessions. The

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first Sports Star Awards were presented to U7 Zack Groves and U6 Amanda Geurts.

The Athlete of the Year is for outstanding performance for the whole of the season and for the second year running Anjelica Geurts received the trophy.

Her attitude and determination to push her boundaries was noted by Coach Bill and this was evident when she kept plowing through the burn during a 20 min run. Well done Angie!

The 2018-19 season will commence in August. If you would like to receive an automatic notification for sign on, email: ccla2014@outlook.com. For further information call Centre Manager Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.

SPORT

New sails for Sailability Golf Sailability’s new sails are out on the water

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AILABILITY TIN CAN BAY Inc were recently the recipients of a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

This grant allowed us to do several things including First Aid course for our volunteers, new PFD vests for the use of our disabled clients, a replacement trailer for our Safety Boat that is on the water at all times when we are sailing, plus a new set of sails for our Access 303 sailing dinghies.

We now have 6 sets of brightly coloured

sails to match the boats.

As our original sails had logos, courtesy of several local groups including Lions and Rotary for example, we have placed those logos back onto the sails at no cost to the organisations.

We of course would be very open to receiving a donation from them, but we felt as they donated once, maybe we should do it this time.

Sailability TCB Inc. sees around 25 to 30 folk in various degrees of disability each Friday morning. Our fully trained skippers take them for a 30 minute sail in our two man yachts.

We are always happy to see new clients as well as volunteers. Contact our Secretary Raewyn Oliver on 0412 995 512 for further information.

SAILING RESULTS R

ESULTS ARE ALL in for series 3 which ended on 25 February 2018. All 8 races were sailed, plus 4 dashes to the start in a separate series.

Sixteen boats participated in the series including 7 Flying Fifteens, 2 Lasers, 2 Status 580s (the club’s training boats) and a motley collection of other single and double handers, monohulls and multihulls.

Congratulations to Harlequin for winning the dash to the start series with Billy the Kid in second and Flying Fish in third.

For the main event, the same three boats took the top 3 placings but in a different order, Billy the Kid in first, Flying Fish second and Harlequin third.

There is just one more 8 race series to complete to determine the overall winners of the 2017/18 summer competition and, more importantly, who will be named and shamed in the dirt file prizes? There’s some stiff competition this year!

update

Patsy Brady

Cooroy golfers Rex Williams and Jimmy Henderson played against locals (centre) David Williams and Ross Mapleston

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HE TIN CAN BAY Vets braved the wet conditions when they hosted Cooroy Vets last month. Home and away games against Maroochy River, Mt Coolum, Headland, Gympie, Noosa Nambour, Caloundra and Pelican Waters are held throughout the year and are well attended.

The Tin Can Bay Ladies Matchplay Pennant Team are keen to defend their winners’ trophy this year with games against Noosa Springs, Cooroy, Gympie, Maroochy River, Noosa, Nambour and Mt Coolum over the next few months. Good luck ladies!

The weather hasn’t been conducive to continuous fixtures over the month of March with quite a few days when the course had to be closed due to wet conditions. Let’s hope April brings its lovely Easter weather.

Men’s 4th Monthly Medal winners: Division 1 – Gordon Smith 67 nett Division 2 – Chris Lovell 68 nett Division 3 – Michael Johnson 66 nett For all information on our competitions and availability for social play, check the website www.tcbcc.com.au or call the starters’ box on 0484 005 266.

Rainbow Warriors Swim Club News BJ Parton

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FTER SWELTERING through summer and contending with reduced opening hours due to storms and rain, I am looking forward to April bringing some cooler weather and sunshine.

Weather greatly affects pool hours as the pool must be closed for a number of safety reasons. Heavy rain and storms often bring thunder and lightning. Lightning and large bodies of water are not a good combination!

For the safety of patrons and staff to avoid electrocution, the pool must be closed.

Additionally, heavy rain can affect visibility. Lifeguards and staff must be able

to see swimmers clearly at all times. Rain can also create slip hazards on and around the pool deck. I hope you understand, we must put your safety first.

Due to the wet weather in March, swim club nights have had to be postponed or cancelled. The official club night race night and breakup party will now run on Thursday 26th April from 5pm. Please ensure your kids attend some squad or training sessions between now and race night so they do not lose their conditioning and technique.

For more information, contact BJ on 5486 3191 (press ‘3’ for Aquatic Centre).

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A Little Humour SHORTS Remember, when you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It is only painful for others. The same applies when you are stupid.

My grandfather saw the Titanic and he warned everyone that it would sink but nobody would listen.

He told people a few more times and then he was kicked out of the cinema.

Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar says W T F

I wonder what the inventor of the drawing board said when his first attempt didn’t work out.

Q: What did the teddy bear say when it was offered some birthday cake?

A: No thanks, I’m stuffed.

“It’s been my lifelong vision to become an optometrist, but I just couldn’t see a way to make it happen.”

I got a new pair of gloves today, but they’re both ‘lefts’ Which, on the one hand is great, but on the other it’s just not right.

A cowboy walks into a German car showroom and says “Audi” Went to a Hot Chocolate themed picnic once. It started with a quiche.

I was worried my mechanic might try to rip me off when he MOT’d my car.

Thankfully, all it needed was indicator fluid.

I went to the doctors to seek help for my Sinead O’Connor obsession. Guess what he told me? Guess what he told me?

So I went to the doctor and he said “You’ve got hypochondria”. I said “Not that as well.”

I went into the kitchen and found my fridge had exploded, I think something may have gone off in there.

My wife says she’s leaving me because she thinks I’m too obsessed with astronomy.

What planet is she on!

My dual nationality definitely adds a certain lustre...

I’m French-Polish.

I was attacked last night in the street by a bloke with a power tool, there I was just minding my own business then BOSCH! Had to take my pet pig to vets, he is walking funny, vet says he has probably pulled a hamstring.

Bumped into Elton John in the salad section of the supermarket. “So, Elton, what kind of lettuce do you like: Iceberg, Cos, Mignonette?”

“No no no, I’m a Rocket man”.

My wife wants to leave me because of my obsession with metamorphosis.

I told her I can change.

Yesterday evening I had to change a lightbulb, a bit later on I crossed the road, then walked into a bar.

I began to realise my life was one big joke.

A pirate came up to me the other day and said that he’d lost his crows nest, I said ‘that’s your look-out’ My dog ran off in the park last night. I walked around for 30 minutes but could not find him. The missus said I should look harder...

So I shaved my head and got a tattoo. I still can’t find him!

My office computer crashed and now all the other computers have slowed down so they can see what’s happening.

My GP asked me how I was coping with my osteoarthritis, I said I was cracking on with it...

A coachload of *Blues musicians* has just overturned on the M4 ..

Lengthy jams are expected......

Can anyone tell me what ‘concise’ means?

Please be short, brief and to the point...

Years ago I wanted to become a hostage negotiator, but I talked myself out of it.

TALKING CLOCK After closing time at the bar, a drunk was proudly showing off his new apartment to a couple of his friends. He led the way to his bedroom, where there was a big brass gong and a mallet. ”What’s that big brass gong?” one of the guests asked.

“It’s not a gong. It’s a talking clock.” the drunk replied.

“A talking clock? Seriously?” asked his astonished friend.

“YUP, it is” replied the drunk.

“How’s it work?” the friend asked, squinting at it.

“Watch” the drunk replied. He picked up the mallet, gave the gong an ear-shattering pound and stepped back.

The three stood looking at one another for a moment.

Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed: “You MORON! It’s 3:15 in the MORNING!”

I’ve just invented a new word: “Plagiarism” I need to find a punchline for this joke about insomnia - it’s keeping me awake at night.

If anyone knows how to fix a broken hinge, my door’s always open.

I went to see the doctor about my hearing loss and he gave me some medicine and told me to take two drops a day in my beer.

I’ve been doing it for five days now and I still haven’t noticed any improvement.

I bought a new scarf at the weekend.

But I’m gonna have to take it back.

It’s a bit tight Have you met my wife - she’s a stunner.

She ain’t good looking, she works up at the abattoir.

My mate’s been ill in bed for the past couple of weeks, so I went round there today and took some tins of lager and some DVDs. Fingers crossed he’s too ill to notice they’re gone.

“What do we want?”

“Hearing aids” “When do we want them?”

“HEARING AIDS!” What’s made of leather and sounds like a sneeze?

A shoe.

REMEDY A biology teacher wished to demonstrate to his students the harmful effects of alcohol on living organisms. For his experiment, he showed them a beaker with pond water in which there was a thriving civilization of worms. When he added some alcohol into the beaker the worms doubled-up and died.

“Now,” he said,” what do you learn from this?”

An eager student gave his answer.

“Well the answer is obvious,” he said “if you drink alcohol, you’ll never have worms.”

April 18 – August 31, 2018 excluding All School Holidays and Long Weekends *minimum stay 7 nights, conditions apply

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Shopping Centre

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Gympie Gympie

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Coloured Sands Clinic Cooloola Cove Cooloola Coast Clinic Tin Can Bay Rainbow Beach Cooloola Medical Centre Rainbow Beach Medical Practice Rainbow Beach Chiropractic Tin Can Bay Physio Tin Can Bay

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4rent4sale Storage Sheds Tin Can Bay Karoonda Road Self Storage Rainbow Beach

5486 4577 5486 3411

Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre

Rainbow Beach

5486 3227

Tours and attractions

Dolphin Ferry Cruises RB/TCB Epic Ocean Adventures Rainbow Beach Fraser Island 4x4 Tours Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Horserides Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf Rainbow Beach Surf and Sand Safaris Rainbow Beach Wolf Rock Dive Rainbow Beach

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Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

Kennels and Catteries Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Carpet Cleaning Benny’s Carpet Cleaning Tin Can Bay Cleanwave Rainbow Beach Crystal Shine Cleaning

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Celebrant Zaneta Fitzgerald Nicole Goodwin

Double Island Point Fishing Charters Keely Rose Deep Sea Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters

Hardware

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Cooloola Cove

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Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

4D Engineering

Tin Can Bay Cooloola Cove

Caravan Parks Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

0407 762 986 0448 955 768

Gavin Freeman Handyman Service

Car Dealers John Madill Toyota Madills Mazda

Real Estate Cooloola Coast Cooloola Coast

Fabrication

Air conditioning

Eledric Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics

Mark Little Smiley Mick Electrical

Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach

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Advertising/Graphic Design 5486 3228 5486 8555

Pest Control Beach to Bay Pest Management Cleanwave Ray’s Plastering

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Cooloola Cove

0407 372 826

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Mechanical

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ESSENTIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE . . . . . . . 000 SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604 City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2304 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4290 Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3355 Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2488 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286 Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5489 8444

Pubs and Clubs Rainbow Beach Hotel Rainbow Beach Surf Club Tin Can Bay Country Club

Airconditioning

Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355 Local Disaster Management CCCLDMSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4483, 0439 862 264 Cooloola Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0436, 0459 26 374 Wallu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 685 338 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 863 007 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 Resource and Referral Centre Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . 0400 741 951 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Warren Truss MP (Federal Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 300 301 968 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) CARKEET, Sally (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 751 327 DEACON, Arthur (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 FISHER, Peter (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 95 4678 GETT, Kelvin (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5486 3538 MISSEN, John Joseph (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 April 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 39

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WHAT’S ON

If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au

MARCH

7

29 Sell Swap and Buy Day with 10% of sales going towards the charity fund Craft Club. TCB Community Complex

Coastguard White Water and Bar Crossing Techniques and Familiarisation

7

World Health Day

8

Sunfish Junior Fishing Day, FREE, 8am to 1pm, ages 7 to 15, TCB Fishing Club, Norman Point Picnic Hut, TCB, bookings: 0437 242 171

31 Easter Saturday CCR&F Easter Fair, Cooloola Community Complex, family fun day, Graham: 0433 062 906 31 Easter Saturday TCB Foreshore Easter Carnival, live music, food, carnival rides, face painting, Easter egg hunts, colouring in competition and fireworks

APRIL 1

Easter Sunday Dawn service, RB Christian Community 5.30am at the propeller, Chappy Ronnie: 0413 135 867

2

Easter Monday Public Holiday

2

CCLAC Bingo 9.30am, RB Community Hall

3

CCYAP - Mini Commonwealth Games from 9 to 11am beside TCB library

3

Free fun pool games, Tin Can Bay Pool, 2 and 3pm, unsupervised event for 5 to 17 years, bookings essential

3

Over 60’s morning meeting, Surf Club

4

Robotics Fun for 5 to 17 years, TCB Library, 10.30 - 11.30am RB library 2 - 3pm

4

Digitising your photos, Gympie Library for a noon ‘Discover our History’ talk, learn tips and tricks on how to digitise your precious old photos, BYO lunch, bookings: 5481 0859

9

Coastcare film night, RB Hall, 6.30pm, Lindy: 0478 039 322

9

QCWA General Meeting 9am, guest speaker Liam Flynn will educate us in diabetes, open to the public, 11.30am, 18 Whiting St,TCB.

10 Coastguard First Aid & CPR Course 10 Deadline QCWA Care packages to troops, Dawn: 0434 518 836 10 CCYAP - Working with Wood, 11am to 12 noon, CC Veteran’s and Community Hall. Bookings: 0411 218 254 11 Lego Competition for 5 to 13 years.

Bring your own lego TCB Library 10.30 to 11.30am, RB library 2 to 3pm.

11 TCB Fishing Club Meet 5pm Club Building, 33 Dolphin Avenue, TCB, new Members welcome: 0437 242 171 12 CCYAP - Games & Gaming 9 to 11am, CC Veterans and Community Hall 14 Coastcare film and session, Poona Community Hall, 4pm Lindy: 0478 039 322

19 Tech Savvy Seniors, Get more out of your Smartphone, RB Library, 10am to 12noon, 5486 3705, TCB Library, 2 to 4pm, 5486 4355 19 TCB Craft Club, ‘how to make a bag’ with Bev Dunn, Carmel: 5488 0409 20-22 Camping show, Nambour 21 Mapping The Gympie Region presentation by Bernard Fitzpatrick, 10-11am at Gympie Library, bookings: 5481 0859 24 Music Plus at CC, 7pm at CC Vets’ & Community Hall, Pam: 0427 180 649 25 Anzac Day - RB Dawn Service 4.15am Cenotaph, March 10am, TCB Dawn Service 5.30am at stage area beside RSL, March 8.30am and Citizen’s Service 9.40am 26 RB Warriors Swim Club races, season break-up party, 5pm Aquatic Centre, BJ: 5486 3191 27 RBSS Leadership badges presentation 8.30am, with MP Tony Perrett 28 CCYAP Strum, Drum or Hum 10am-11am, CC Veterans and Community Hall, for anyone who is interested in singing or playing, instruments supplied so come and have a jam or find out more re YAP music program 0411 218 254

MAY 5-6 TCB Model Flying ‘Warbirds’ Event

16 Learn About Dementia, CCR&F, 11.30am Veterans and Community Hall, CC. Graham: 0433 062 906.

5-6 Bay to Bay Yacht Race

QCWA coffee and craft morning 10am, crocheting projects will be worked on along with silk scarves, 18 Whiting St, TCB

17 School Resumes Term 2

6

18 TCB Camera Club meet 7pm TCB Library

WEEKLY (many are term time only)

5

CCYAP Head to Toe fun games 10 11am at the RB Community Hall

5

Tin Can Bay Craft Club, Candle Wicking Tutorial, Carmel: 5488 0409

18 Social Media Workshop - 9am- 12 noon, Surfair Beach Hotel, Marcoola, andrew.fairbairn@visitsunshinecoast. com

6

Coastcare TCB RSL Hall, 6.30pm, Lindy: 0478 039 322

MONDAY 10-11am First 5 Forever – for Under 5’s at the RBLibrary 4.30pm Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 TUESDAY 7am QCWA Walking Group, TCB Bakery

4

18 QCWA - Hoy games, $5, kettle on 9am, games begin 10am 18 Whiting St in TCB

5-6 Gympie Garden Expo RB Hot Rod & Rockabilly Rumble

9am Arts & Crafts Group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 9am Tin Can Bay Quilters, Community Complex TCB, Maree: 5486 5706 9.30am Little Guppies Playgroup,TCB WEDNESDAY 9am Mahjong & games morning, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 9.30am Table Tennis, RB Hall 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex 3pm Coolabay Choir, CC Vet’s & Community Hall 4.30pm Karate & Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 THURSDAY 7am Brekkie Club Fitness & Breakfast, RBSS 8.30 Playgroup, RBSS 9am Tin Can Bay Craft Club mornings, Carmel: 5488 0409 9.30 CCLAC - Bingo, TCB Country Club 9.30 First Five Forever, TCB Library 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training session FRIDAY 9am Sailability, TCB 9.30am Bridge, RB Hall Meeting Room SATURDAY 7am QCWA Walking Group, TCB Bakery Markets on almost every Saturday see the Visitor’s Guide!

Discover Sailing, TCB Yacht Club SUNDAY 7am St Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church Service, Manooka Drive, RB 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Training 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family Service and morning tea, all denominations welcome!

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Hello from all at the Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay IGA stores It’s been awhile since I wrote an article, even though it’s the left hand that’s useless, it’s still a good excuse! Oh and by the way, glasses make seeing so much easier, I thought it was the lights!

Recently, the family decided to go out camping at Inskip for the weekend with the tinnie in tow.

I forgot to check the weather forecast and the storm that came through blew a gale, it nearly blew everything away.

I nearly forgot about the Commonwealth Games.

I was reminded when the second fastest man in the world flew in. Remember Usain Bolt being #1?

Good luck to all competing and hopefully the weather holds out on the Gold Coast.

Thanks Matt, Bernie and Staff

Luckily we had the BBQ to keep us warm. It was not a good showing crabbing either and we did a little fishing. It’s great just getting out there and doing it, I can’t wait till next time. I’m trying to “stay a little longer” and read a bit more.

I am looking forward to better weather over Easter. The older I get, the quicker it seems to come around. It only seems like yesterday that we were celebrating Christmas and now Easter is upon us.

April also brings Anzac Day commemorations on the 25th. Rainbow Beach will turn out to remember and respect our past and present soldiers.

With the start of the football season now well and truly underway, who would have thought the Reds would have 3 wins on the trot? I’m not going to put the mocker on them yet so let’s keep our fingers crossed.

The NRL season opener and games played across the following weeks have been harder to pick than a broken nose (more on Jeff Horn later).

Surprisingly, the big boys are getting beaten, Melbourne 0-2, Wests 2-0, wow!

The salary cap for most of the teams seems to be working to bring them back to a level playing field. I can’t wait for the State of Origin.

Tom shows off some of the new signage in the Rainbow Beach IGA and some of the items you may want to stock up on for your Easter break - along with the groceries!